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All CIIPA members are required to comply with the CPD requirements of their home professional accountancy organisation, where applicable.
Where a member is not subject to CPD requirements of another recognised professional body, the member must comply with the International Education Standards (IES) issued by the International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB), specifically IES 7 – Continuing Professional Development, as adopted by CIIPA.
IES 7 – Continuing Professional Development (Summary)
IES 7 establishes a lifelong learning approach to CPD and requires professional accountants to develop and maintain the competence necessary to perform their roles effectively.
In line with IES 7, CIIPA expects members to complete:
- At least 120 hours of CPD over a rolling three-year period;
- A minimum of 20 hours of CPD in each calendar year;
- Of the 120 hours, at least 60 hours must be verifiable CPD.
CPD activities must be relevant to a member’s professional role, responsibilities, and areas of practice.
Verifiable and Non-Verifiable CPD
Verifiable CPD refers to learning activities that can be objectively evidenced and measured, including:
- Formal courses, seminars, and workshops;
- Conferences and technical training;
- Online learning with completion records;
- Structured assessments or examinations.
Non-verifiable CPD includes informal learning activities that contribute to professional competence, such as:
- Reading professional or technical publications;
- Research, technical writing, or professional presentations;
- Participation in professional committees or working groups;
- Relevant on-the-job learning.
Relevance and Professional Judgement
Members are expected to apply professional judgement in selecting CPD activities that are:
- Relevant to their current role and responsibilities;
- Appropriate to their area(s) of practice; and
- Sufficient to maintain and enhance professional competence.
Members engaged in public practice, regulated activities, or specialised roles may be expected to undertake additional or targeted CPD in areas such as ethics, audit and assurance, AML/CFT, taxation, or regulatory developments.
Record-Keeping, Monitoring, and Compliance
Members must maintain appropriate CPD records, including supporting evidence for verifiable CPD, and retain such records for review if requested.
CIIPA monitors compliance with CPD requirements through annual CPD audits, selecting a sample of its membership each year for review. Members selected for audit are required to submit CPD records and supporting documentation within the specified timeframe.
Confirmation of CPD compliance is also required as part of the annual membership renewal process. Failure to comply with CPD obligations may result in regulatory or disciplinary action in accordance with CIIPA’s governing framework.
Support and Guidance
CIIPA supports members in meeting their CPD obligations through guidance, regulatory updates, seminars, workshops, and access to learning resources.
For further information or clarification on CPD requirements, please contact admin@ciipa.ky.
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